How Religious Manosphere Influencers Harass Women Online
The article examines a Muslim manosphere whose influencers mix religious language with hypermasculine and misogynistic messages. A Facebook group administrator in the UAE describes receiving harassment and unsolicited advice about her appearance and behavior. The piece shows how these figures build audiences across social platforms and target women online.
The Muslim manosphere blends broader male resentment and antifeminist themes with religious vocabulary. Its subcultures include incels, pickup artists, men’s rights activists, and Red Pill followers, who often claim feminism has upset society and that men should regain control. Arabic-speaking figures adapt these ideas to local concerns about marriage, money, faith, and social change.
A 2025 report by researcher Sarah Kaddoura examined this scene. Jordanian coach Kareem Atta’i, known as Coach Kareem or Red Pill Arabic, presents relationship advice but portrays men and women as competing for power and discusses violence as a way to control women or respond to rejection. UK-based Ali Dawah also discusses relationships in public-facing videos.
This story may raise awareness of how religiously framed misogyny can move across social platforms and reach women who are publicly visible. Women administrators, creators, and users could experience stress, self-censorship, or withdrawal from online communities. Audiences may absorb narratives that normalize surveillance or harassment. Platforms and moderators may face pressure to separate faith expression from abuse. Effects may vary by community, platform, and individual resilience.